Saint Sebastian, Painting depicts a scene in which a saint stands, barely dressed, one arm above his head. He stands among numerous people in a variety of states. The sky has opened up to reveal the outlines of heavenly figures. The scene takes place outdoors but surrounded by columned architecture.

 Item — Box: 219
Identifier: spc-mss0088-s19-i3579

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Saint Sebastian, Painting depicts a scene in which a saint stands, barely dressed, one arm above his head. He stands among numerous people in a variety of states. The sky has opened up to reveal the outlines of heavenly figures. The scene takes place outdoors but surrounded by columned architecture.

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Scope and Contents

Vanderbilt photo identifier: SC.MSS.088.VENI.3500; Public Notes:

Dates

  • Creation: 1930 - 1967

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

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Biographical / Historical

Subjects: Saint Attributes; Drawing; Religious Figures; Saints and Martyrs; Religious Scenes; Study; Angels; School: Venice; Work type: drawings

Full Extent

1 Items : Image Work Type: photographic print ; Image height (in.): 8.6; Image width (in.): 6.8in.

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

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